Today I attended an Esbat – the first in a couple years, I think. It was put on by the local CUUPs chapter. There weren’t as many people there as there were last time, but still some familiar and new faces. The ritual was very Wiccan, which isn’t a problem, of course, but I’ve notContinue reading “Thoughts on the Esbat and Some Shopping”
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Living in Northern NY
As of August 6th, Weretoad and I have been residents of Northern NY for a year. We moved up here from the Mohawk Valley last year. It’s been a bit of a transition. I’ve been meaning to write about it. In many ways, the North Country is similar to the Mohawk Valley. It’s still NYContinue reading “Living in Northern NY”
CUUPs – Take Two
Last Tuesday I gave the local CUUPs chapter another chance. I stopped going after my first visit because 1) I was ill for their next meeting, 2) scheduling with Weretoad complicated travel and 3) I was honestly unimpressed with the meeting. They spent most of it discussing the food to serve – an activity betterContinue reading “CUUPs – Take Two”
Bits and Bobs on a Tuesday Night
First off, a doodle I’ve been toying with tonight.* I was experimenting with some charcoal. Not really done but thought I’d share. I was really hopeful to get one of my books on magic in Northern Europe today. I can’t wait to start the ISP! In the meantime, I’m slowly working my way through someContinue reading “Bits and Bobs on a Tuesday Night”
Spring is Coming
I heard geese today! That’s a sure sign of spring! It feels so comfortable outside. I love these transitionary moments. I can feel the energy and the potential in the air. Things are stirring. Life is stirring. In other news, I finally attended a CUUPS meeting. It was held in the Watertown UU (Huge, lovelyContinue reading “Spring is Coming”
Happy Times!
Three things to mention before a busy evening: 1) Spring! Spring! Spring! The sun is shining, the earth is getting warmer, I hear birds singing, and I see buds on the trees! (I’m sorry if this exceeds my bubbly quota.) 2) I’m actually going to go to a CUUPS meeting tonight. I’m dragging my poorContinue reading “Happy Times!”
Hoping to try CUUPS
Ok. I emailed the liaison for CUUPS in Watertown. According to the website, they meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. I would hate to go and find out it was rescheduled, though, so I wanted to email and get some details about what the topic of discussion will be and ifContinue reading “Hoping to try CUUPS”
First Contact
When I moved to the North Country I started to poke around Witcvox’s directory to see who was around here. I do so every few weeks out of boredom and, sometimes, loneliness. I soon became aware of a shop called Moontide in Watertown. My work schedule and unfamiliarity with the area made it difficult forContinue reading “First Contact”
Time Warp, MVPN, and North Country Pagans
I took advantage of the long weekend and visited my family. I was able to attend a performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Utica College. (It was fantastic, by the way!) My dear friend Katrina and former mistress of ceremonies for MVPN was there and we were able to catch up before theContinue reading “Time Warp, MVPN, and North Country Pagans”
ADF Chats and Strange Dreams
I found out that the CUUPs group in Watertown was having a meeting last night. At first I really wanted to try and make it but then I realized how last-minute it was and decided to stay home and relax with my husband. I ended up getting on the ADF chat towards the end ofContinue reading “ADF Chats and Strange Dreams”
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